Dr Z

Even if you didn't take intro to psychology, you should be able to recognize this as one of the most common defense mechanisms. As I stated earlier, it's the same rationalization used during Spy Gate. It will continue until the slap on the wrist is reduced. Rinse and repeat. For entertainment purposes, I heard this clip of Chris Russo speaking about Brady's Dad this weekend. Enjoy.

PLEASE make this happen. I wonder (hope) if this would shift the Zips offensive philosophy.

Blast from the past. One of the biggest upsets in college football history. Probable? Nah. Possible? Sure. We do have some history of playing tough away (Michigan/Pitt) early in the year under coach Bowden. I'm still kicking around the idea of going.

Please consider the source/poster when reading things on ZipsNation. Some members have an excellent record of opinion and fact. Some not so much. A gentle reminder that if a poster is decreasing your experience here, you are able to control that.

I have heard multiple people say that this logo looks like a donkey ..to further add to the confusion. I like the "fear the roo" kangaroo on the new floor. I'm always a fan of tone on tone design because it's subtle and "clean."

A friend of mine asked why there is an "N" on the middle of our new court?..."Will they add the AKRO in front of it?" he asked.

Thanks for taking the time to post. I think it looks nice!

All the above is addressed in the exact report that found the Patriots and their QB guilty of cheating. It's a good read, take the time. Rif. The longer Shady continues avoiding to tell the truth, the more of these stories we will continue to hear. Put an end to it Shady, come clean and get your punishment reduced. Damage control mode to the tarnished image in 5, 4, 3... “Prior to Tommy and Peyton Manning going to the league and saying, ‘Let us doctor our balls’ we used to all play with the same balls,” Feeley said. “Somehow this beat-up ball from the ball boy was getting thrown in on offense for New England, yet when we were on offense this orange brand new ball was getting thrown in.” Feeley says Brady was getting an advantage, and Feeley had a problem with it. “He’s getting his own balls thrown in on offense,” Feeley said. “That was an issue to me at the time. . . . We saw it then.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The below posted May 15th 9:40 am: Not Much Hope for #TomShady in his Appeal Q: Is it possible the appeal will backfire on Brady? A: Yes. Brady refused to turn over his text messages and emails during the Wells investigation. In the arbitration process, he will be compelled to give the NFL the material he did not want the NFL to see. When Brady's emails and texts are added to the texts from John Jastremski, the assistant equipment manager, and James McNally, the locker room attendant who took the footballs into the bathroom moments before kickoff, the case against Brady could easily become stronger and more difficult for Brady to answer. Brady and his attorneys obviously know he must turn over this material to the arbitrator. They will try to present it in a way that shows Brady is innocent. But if the evidence shows innocence, then why didn't Brady turn over the material earlier? PS (As I have always predicted) I still think the slap will be lighter when all said and done...just like before.

Good for some fans taking charge. Now if fans would boycott Patriot away games maybe the NFL will be forced to dish out real punishment instead of slapping their wrists...again. If Sean Payton got suspended for a year, why didn't Belicheat? I know how Don Shula feels. Never let the Patriots and their culture of cheating forget Don! #TomShady

Bud Shaw gets it. As for the organization and Tom Brady, they had it coming. I like Joe Banners tweet in the article too.

BS. It's absolutely tolerated, the Patriots win Super Bowls while they gain competitive edges! So what? Big deal, a few draft picks? Some money, and one player on your team sits a few games? Whoopty-frigin-do! How many fans of teams would trade that "penalty" for a Championship? Answer, every single one of them. Until the NFL takes away what the Patriots gain from their infractions, it's all meaningless. In what part of life do you get to keep something you cheat for? The NFL. If fans wanted to send the league a message, they wouldn't show up to any Patriots away games. Empty stadiums in all away games would send a message to the league. The Colts should start it on October 18th. The Patriots are encouraged to bend the rules, from the top employee, to the bottom ones. It is a culture of cheating. I decided after Spygate that in every instance that makes sense, I will not add to the NFL finance monster. Spygate proved to me what the "game" has become. I can only hope that when the Patriots appeal this in an attempt for reduction (which they will probably get) that more is revealed, but sadly the slap on the wrist they got, will only become lighter. This all seems vaguely familiar, and i'll guess, this won't be the last time, just as I predicted with the last slap on the wrist back in 2007. Players are put in "programs" after repeat offenses of marijuana (which gives zero competitive edge), why aren't franchises put in the same kind of program for cheating (gaining a competitive edge) so the penalties become progressively stiffer instead of these minor slaps on the wrist? Unfortunately, I know the answer to my own question. I agree with Ian O'Connor, Tom Brady Should Come Clean. According to NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent, who handed down Brady's suspension, Spygate amounted to a "prior,'' so the Patriots were fined $1 million for Deflategate and docked a first-round pick in 2016 and a fourth-round pick in 2017. You have to give it to Vincent, Goodell and the boys in New York. They know where to hit Belichick where it hurts: his coveted draft picks and his coveted quarterback. When investigators asked for Brady's emails, text messages and cell phones, they were denied. When they wanted to meet with locker room attendant Jim McNally (who referred to himself as the "deflator") for an additional interview, the Patriots told them to forget it. That lack of cooperation and transparency (there's that word again), more than the actual deflation of the footballs, is what has Brady and his team mired in this mess. Brady's ultimate punishment will be for the Sundays when he won't play football. Since he has no friends, he'll have to sit on the couch and listen to his big mouth wife as his Patriots actually lose a fumble with a properly inflated ball. This is the one that the uninformed tend to miss. Anybody think turnovers are big in football? The Patriots and Tom's deflated balls defy the stats compared to other teams fumbling. They didn't lose a fumble ALL YEAR at HOME. Ever notice how the Patriots make the most average of receivers better, hell even offensive lineman and defensive lineman catch TD passes with Tom's flat balls. Anybody that actually knows their facts, and thinks the league has over reacted, I'm sorry, it just doesn't add up to me. Not that I wish the Patriots antics on any fan base, but in a way I wish this happened to Cleveland's fans. NO WAY does their passion not make this a bigger issue. Browns fans would not put up with getting cheated out of a trip to the super bowl. Browns fans would force the league to do something to make sure it doesn't happen time after time like it has. My penalty suggestions are still more fitting than what Mr Vincent come up with: Option 1: Suspend him for only one game...the next time he makes it to a championship game. If he doesn't make it, no suspension, congratulations, you got away with cheating just like your coach. Option 2: Don't suspend him at all, just make him (and his team) play with an overinflated ball. Same amount that was underinflated. The amount was no big deal, right? See how many times they turn the ball over then. Bet it's closer to the league average then what they have been averaging (Zero). They are also going to have to find talented receivers, AND spend money on them. It's going to be a lot harder for you to come up with formations where you can have offensive and defensive lineman catch a flat ball too.

NFL determines Brady is a cheater, and slaps him on the wrist. The "classy" Patriots and their culture of cheating make fools out of their competition again. Maybe Brady can use some of those above links in his appeal.

Browns rookie WR to have surgery. Make the call. The Zips own Shawn Lemon ready to prove his worth in the NFL. "If you ever want to get into the NFL, play football somewhere,'' Lemon said. "Go to Canada, an indoor league, anywhere professionally to work on your game. Someone will notice you and hopefully take a chance on you. An opportunity is all you need. Then, it's up to you to do something with it.'' Notes: One of the 17 rookies in camp on a tryout basis, defensive back Mario Rowson (6-3, 210) from Delaware, was injured Friday to end his opportunity. ... Former Akron defensive back Martel Durant replaced Rowson on the rookie roster. He got the call Friday night and drove to Pittsburgh for Saturday's practice. Lemon Still Keeping his CFL roots. Lemon Tries to Squeeze onto Steelers Roster. Most of the players who took part in Steelers rookie minicamp over the weekend were in college last fall. A few others were on NFL practice squads last season and were allowed to participate because they didn’t play in an NFL game. Then there was Shawn Lemon, the oldest prospect at the camp who is playing for his eighth pro franchise. Lemon, 26, is hardly a rookie, but the well-traveled outside linebacker was allowed to participate because he is with an NFL team for the first time in his career. Lemon has played in just about every pro football league in North America since graduating from Akron in 2011. Undrafted and unsigned by an NFL team out of college, he spent the past three seasons bouncing around the Canadian Football League, the Arena Football League and the Indoor Football League. DK suggests that Lemon has a chance to crack roster since he plays on the left side, and Bud would seem to be his competition Bud Dupree, freshly signed to a four-year contract yesterday, won’t have a job handed to him in Latrobe. That’s not just a line, either. He’s got to show a real push, a real pursuit, probably in the earliest days, in order to be considered as a starting linebacker right away. But know that, based on what I heard during rookie camp, that’s what the Steelers hope. For one, Jarvis Jones‘ presumed backups — and presumed is there for a reason — would be James Harrison and Arthur Moats, both of whom have spent their careers rushing from the right side. That might sound like an academic difference, but it isn’t. Jason Worilds used to detail for me all the nuances involved in switching from one side to the other, and it didn’t sound easy at all. Or even doable, depending on a player’s dominant hand. For another, the next man down on the left side would be Shawn Lemon, who had 13 sacks and eight forced fumbles last season … for Calgary of the CFL. That’s not bad football, but it isn’t great. (I could point out that Tino Sunseri started at QB for Saskatchewan down the stretch drive, but that might come across as mean.) Lemon has visible talent …

The Steelers have another Zip in camp. Martel Durant got the call last night. His mom dropped him off.

I'm surprised Zach didn't get an invite from the Browns after his workout. I was hoping he would get a shot with them since their depth is questionable at that particular position.

Cardale and his Columbus teammates were introduced at the Cavs game last night. Cleveland sure loves Columbus.

Anyone caught should be penalized accordingly. I would expect a new system in place due to the "classy" Mr Brady. Comparing cheating in sports to speeding in a car is apples and hand grenades at best. My original thought: Suspend him for only one game...the next time he makes it to a championship game. If he doesn't make it, no suspension, congratulations, you got away with cheating just like your coach. Another thought: Don't suspend him at all, just make him play with an overinflated ball. Same amount that was underinflated. The amount was no big deal, right?

NEW UNIFORMS!!!now that's a concept everybody can get behind.

Massachusetts headline from March reads, According to Patriots Robert Kraft....? Sorry, I stopped there. Kraft wore me out with his Sypgate spinning of facts. I can only take so much from the Patriots. We will see if Rodgers or Brady gets disciplined for cheating. I realize you will not read the facts in the report, but I have read the report on Tom Brady's involvement in cheating, I have not read an investigative report on Rodgers, just him saying he likes the ball inflated to the max. I'll guess the league is okay with that, I could be wrong, maybe your right and they will suspend both. As far as I can tell, Rodgers seems to be pretty honest, Brady wouldn't help with the investigation. We'll see.

Very obvious. Each of the four Colts ballstested measured within the permissible 12.5 to 13.5 psi range on at least one ofthe gauges. The measurements were recorded in writing by Richard Farley, anNFL security official who has been assigned to the Patriots and Gillette Stadiumfor approximately twelve years. Only four Colts balls were tested because theofficials were running out of time before the start of the second half.

You obviously didn't read the report. I encourage you to do so. Each of the four Colts ballstested measured within the permissible 12.5 to 13.5 psi range on at least one ofthe gauges. The measurements were recorded in writing by Richard Farley, anNFL security official who has been assigned to the Patriots and Gillette Stadiumfor approximately twelve years. Only four Colts balls were tested because theofficials were running out of time before the start of the second half.

So cheating isn't cheating if it's only 10%? What is the tolerance for cheating? 11%? Keep in mind that an under-inflated football is easier to grip, pass and catch, effecting multiple plays during every game. Tom terrific was not the only benefactor of a NE illegal ball. His entire team was. I encourage you to read the full report. The rest of the league plays with a properly inflated ball, only one guy/team doesn't. It sure will be interesting to see how the league feels about it. I'll stick with my prediction above. I got hit with a Chapman pass during the spring game in the leg. THAT ball was properly inflated...it stung.

Warning this may tarnish your "classy" view of Tom Brady. Read with caution. Seems pretty deliberate to me, with a history too. Here is a SMALL sampling. To get the full experience, I encourage you to read the entire report. Brady was mentioned 378 times in the report. The text messages included are priceless. The fumble rate chart is one I never considered. At halftime, under Riveron‟s supervision, two alternate game officials (CleteBlakeman and Dyrol Prioleau) tested eleven Patriots game balls and four Coltsgame balls. The Patriots ball intercepted by the Colts was not among the elevenPatriots balls tested. Each official used a separate air pressure gauge provided byreferee Anderson that Anderson had brought with him to the game, one of whichalso had been used by Anderson for his pre-game inspection. Each of the elevenPatriots balls tested at halftime measured below the minimum 12.5 psi levelestablished by the Playing Rules on both gauges. Each of the four Colts ballstested measured within the permissible 12.5 to 13.5 psi range on at least one ofthe gauges. The measurements were recorded in writing by Richard Farley, anNFL security official who has been assigned to the Patriots and Gillette Stadiumfor approximately twelve years. Only four Colts balls were tested because theofficials were running out of time before the start of the second half. Prediction: As with Belichick cheating (Spygate), Brady will get the same slap on the wrist. Sharp suggests a four game suspension...for the regular season...big deal. "The Pats punishment must be severe because spygate taught them absolutely nothing about adhering to the rules." --SS I say suspend him one game, the next time he makes it to a championship game,. If he doesn't make it, no suspension. Make the punishment fit the crime.

Rumors and Repositioning Defining 'polytechnic' Those individuals who know us best know that UA is especially strong in preparing our students for successful careers, in taking what they learn in class and applying it to work that gets done in the real world. That is why the word “polytechnic” has come up often in many discussions. The most well known polytechnic universities (Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, Virginia Tech, etc.) are defined by their career-focused, rigorous academic programs in the sciences, arts and humanities; emphasis on critical thinking and complex problem solving; applied and experiential learning; and deep connections to industry and community. We already have many polytechnic programs, approaches and strengths at UA that distinguish us and add tremendous value to a UA degree. Let’s put an end to rumors and speculation about a name change that serve only to misinform and divide. We can do better. We will do better. Let us uphold the purest ideals of shared governance as we work together to reposition and distinguish The University of Akron to deliver on our promise to be this region’s great public university. Sincerely yours,

I follow some people that use Periscope. Periscope has the support of Twitter. I honestly didn't even know about Meerkat before Periscope. I agree though, I'm glad the U is researching it. I can also see one of our members head exploding soon when they find out about this.